Ernest Johnson, Jr.

Ernest "Ernie" Wade Johnson, Jr., 83, of Asheboro, died Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Ernie was born on December 9, 1939, in Duplin Co., NC, to the late Ernest Johnson Sr. and Mary Smith Johnson. He honorably served in the U.S. Navy. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and watching them play baseball. He enjoyed working out and lifting weights. Ernie loved his Lord and reading the Bible.

In addition to his parents, Ernie was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby.

Ernie is survived by his daughter, Mary Bair (Robert); sons, Ernie Johnson III (Sherri), Brian Johnson (Amy), Michael Johnson; sisters, Wanda, Barbara Ann; brothers, Ricky, Jessie Lee; grandchildren, Cody Johnson, Sydney McNair, Michael Johnson, Jr., Gabriel Johnson, Gavin Johnson; great grandchildren, Liam Johnson, Eli McNair, Mallorie McNair, and Aubrey Johnson.